Common Apricot Tree Fruit Seeds

Key Features:

• Produces sweet, aromatic, medium-sized apricots

• Hardy fruit tree suitable for home orchards and garden landscapes

• Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and drying

• Non-GMO seeds with strong growth and fruiting potential

• Vigorous tree with attractive spring blossoms

Specifications:

• Seed Name: Common Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)

• Common Name: Apricot Tree

• Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Mature Height: 15–25 feet

• Fruit Season: Summer

• Blossom Season: Early Spring

• Fruit Flavor: Sweet and mildly tangy

• Planting Season: Late Winter to Early Spring or Autumn

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile loamy soil

• Water Needs: Moderate; regular watering during fruit set

• Pollination: Mostly self-fertile

• Germination Time: 45–90 days (cold stratification improves success)

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Tree Lifespan: Long-lived with proper care

• Growth Rate: Moderate

Planting Guide

1. Seed Preparation:
   Cold stratify seeds for 6–8 weeks by placing them in moist sand in the refrigerator.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Sow seeds 1 inch deep in well-draining soil.

3. Temperature:
   Keep soil around 65–75°F (18–24°C) during germination.

4. Watering:
   Maintain light, even moisture. Do not allow soil to dry completely.

5. Sunlight:
   Transplant seedlings to a full-sun location outdoors.

6. Spacing:
   Space trees 15–20 feet apart for orchard-style growth.

7. Care:
   Prune annually during dormant season to maintain strong structure and airflow.